Quality Control Engineer

Rolls-Royce • Aiken, SC

22h • $78,918 - $128,242 • Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Control Engineer develops, coordinates, and implements quality control objectives and activities to resolve production problems, maximize product reliability, and minimize cost. The role responds to production line calls with immediate corrective action using PDCA, 5 Whys, 8D, and A3 tools, and develops longer-term corrective measures through root-cause analysis consistent with corporate objectives. The engineer also provides management with accurate, timely information on quality concerns and designs and implements control plans and inspection routings.

The position supports Rolls-Royce Power Systems, which provides power solutions and lifecycle support under the mtu brand. Its systems include gas and diesel engines and electrified hybrid systems for marine and infrastructure customers worldwide.

This is a full-time position based in South Carolina, with a compressed schedule of four 10-hour days, Monday through Thursday. Overtime may be required as business needs require, and occasional overtime is expected. The role involves occasional movement of materials weighing 10–50 pounds and inspection of engine products, including under a fluorescent black light.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Quality, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering and 3 years of experience in quality or manufacturing engineering; or 7 years of experience in quality or manufacturing engineering.
• Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States without sponsorship; the employer is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.
• Ability to occasionally push, pull, carry, lift, or move materials weighing 10–50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, adjusting focus, and seeing color.
• Ability to inspect MTU America engine products under a fluorescent black light.

Nice To Haves

• Strong knowledge of the practical application of quality engineering science and technology, including principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment used in producing internal combustion engines.
• Strong knowledge of quality control, raw materials, manufacturing processes, costs, and other techniques for maximizing effective engine manufacture.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to interface effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, and implement quality control objectives and activities to resolve production problems, maximize product reliability, and minimize cost.
• Respond to production line calls with immediate corrective action using PDCA, 5 Whys, 8D, and A3 tools.
• Develop long-range corrective measures through root-cause analysis consistent with corporate objectives.
• Provide management with accurate and timely data regarding quality concerns.
• Design and implement control plans and inspection routings.
• Inspect MTU America engine products, including under a fluorescent black light.

Benefits

• Base pay and discretionary bonus plan.
• Health, dental, vision, disability, life, and accidental death and dismemberment insurance for eligible employees.
• Flexible spending account and health savings account for eligible employees.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid Time Off and certain paid holidays.
• Paid parental and family care leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Long-term incentive plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level